Birth Injuries Archives

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

The birth of a child is an eagerly anticipated event in the lives of Oregon families. The majority of pregnancies are monitored throughout the nine months, and problems can frequently be detected and prepared for ahead of time. A woman in another state experienced a traumatic birth injury that caused permanent damage to her child that may have been preventable.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Monday, August 27, 2018.

The birth of a child can be one of the most eagerly and happily anticipated events in a woman's life in Oregon. The majority of babies come into the world as healthy newborns. When something goes wrong and causes a birth injury to occur, a happy occasion can turn into a nightmare.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Monday, July 30, 2018.

Having a baby in Oregon should be an exciting time and the beginning of a new adventure. For many women in America, this is not always the case. A recent article cites statistics that indicate that the United States as a whole suffers from an alarmingly high maternal death rate. This in part is believed to be due to hospitals not following best practices in caring for new mothers following the birth of their children. This failure to follow best practices could lead to obstetrical malpractice suits.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

Parents in Oregon understandably want the best care available for their children. From birth to adulthood, the lives of children can be greatly impacted by the level of health care they receive as they continue to grow and develop. Arguably, the most delicate time in any life is the moment of birth. Any mistake made during this crucial time may result in a birth injury that can have life-long effects on the child.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

The birth of a baby is a process that must be handled with precision and care. Birth is arguably the most vulnerable time in a person's life. Mistakes made during the birthing process can have lifelong ramifications for both the mother and infant. Unfortunately, obstetrical malpractice is more common than most people realize in Oregon and around the country. A family in another state was recently awarded over $11 million from a lawsuit filed after their son suffered a brain injury due to alleged negligence during the birth.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

The first seconds of a person's life are often the most fragile. Any mistakes made during childbirth can affect the child for the rest of his or her life. Doctors and nurses in Oregon and across the country are usually focused and attentive to both the mother and baby during all phases of the delivery process. However, mistakes or negligence during this delicate process can have life-long implications for both the parents and child. In another state, a lawsuit was filed after delivery errors resulted in brain injuries to a newborn.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

The most joyful occasion in the lives of Oregon couples is the birth of their children. Unfortunately, this wonderful experience can be a time of tragedy when a birth injury occurs. Errors made during delivery may cause the child and parents a lifetime of pain and suffering. A girl in another state was recently awarded millions of dollars from a lawsuit that was filed by her parents after the girl allegedly suffered a spinal cord injury during birth.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

The birth of a child is a moment of great joy and excitement for parents in Oregon and around the world. This joyous experience can quickly turn tragic when negligence by a doctor or nurse leaves a newborn baby with a birth injury. Unfortunately, when mistakes happen in the delivery room, the child and family have to live with the consequences. A family in another state filed a lawsuit against a hospital after their daughter suffered brain damage during delivery.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Wednesday, May 10, 2017.

The birth of a child is one of the most remarkable and joyous experiences in the lives of Oregon parents. However, joy can quickly turn to anger and despair when negligence during delivery leaves a new baby permanently disabled. Unfortunately, delivery errors happen more than most people realize. Recently, two families filed separate lawsuits against a midwife in another state after one infant perished and another was badly injured.

On behalf of David Foster of Sokol & Foster, P.C. posted in Birth Injuries on Thursday, February 2, 2017.

The birth of a child is one of the most amazing experiences in the lives of parents. Its unfortunate when this experience is turned into a tragedy by negligent care during delivery. Despite years of training and experience, obstetricians in Oregon and across the United States still make mistakes. When mistakes are made in the delivery room, both the newborn and the mother may suffer. Recently, a couple in another state received a substantial monetary judgment with regard to their obstetrical malpractice lawsuit.

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